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Jan 29, 2024 · In the grand, adventurous spirit of early 20th century aviation pioneers, Linious "Mac" McGee fearlessly launched McGee Airways in 1932 with just a single three-seat prop plane, undaunted by the daunting terrain and isolation of Alaska.
Mac McGee. At Alaska Airlines, our roots trace back to the Great Depression and the resourcefulness of Mac McGee. For Linious "Mac" McGee, 1932 marked the beginning of a new way of life, and steady work. Seeking opportunity during the Great Depression, he stowed away on an Alaska-bound steamship hoping to find better times.
Mac McGee. Occupation (s) Airline entrepreneur, Miner, Truck driver, Dishwasher, Fur buyer. Known for. Founder of McGee Airways, predecessor to Alaska Airlines. Linious "Mac" McGee (March 23, 1897 – June 13, 1988) was an American aviation pioneer and founder of McGee Airways, the predecessor company to Alaska Airlines. [1] [2]
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- March 23, 1897, Francesville, Indiana
- Mac McGee
- June 13, 1988 (aged 91), Reno, Nevada
Linious “Mac” McGee. Birth. 23 Mar 1897. Death. 13 Jun 1988 (aged 91) Burial. Mountain View Cemetery. Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA Add to Map. Memorial ID.
- March 23, 1897
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May 31, 2013 · Bush pilot Linious “Mac” McGee helped transform commercial aviation when in 1932 he founded McGee Airways, one of Anchorage’s first air services. The company merged with Star Air Service two ...
Apr 13, 2023 · From 1929 to 1941, the United States experienced its historically most significant economic downturn, otherwise known as the Great Depression. Originally from Indiana, Linious “Mac” McGee had moved to the western US, but in 1929 found himself as a stowaway on a steamship heading to the US’ final frontier, Alaska, in search of better ...
